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Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota KB165
Verdict: Kubota B1-15 vs Kubota KB165
The Kubota B1-15 and the Kubota KB165 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 16 hp. Kubota B1-15 is the lighter machine (1,235 kg vs 1,521 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Kubota KB165 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 17.0 L) for longer stints between fills. Kubota KB165 is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Kubota
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
16 hp
16 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
KubotaReference
KubotaReference
liquid-cooledReference
Sequential hydraulically-shifted transmission. Twelve forward gears with three ranges. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift ranges.Reference
Variants
B1-15DT
4WDReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
17.0 LReference
26.9 LReference
Engine
11.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Displacement
0.9 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
72 x 70 mmReference
76 x 74 mmReference
Power
11.9 kWReference
12.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
3-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,600Reference
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Bore and stroke
2.83x2.76 inchesReference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Transmission
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
power shiftReference
Gears
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
36 forward and 24 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
6 forward and 2 reverseReference
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Gear Weight
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689 kgReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Transmission
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GlideshiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
0Reference
0Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/860/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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-662@2600Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
123 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
124 cmReference
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Weight
1235 to 1257 poundsReference
1521 to 1576 poundsReference
Front tire
4.50-10Reference
6-12Reference
2WD Rear tire
8-18Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 4.50-10. Rear: 8-18Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 5.00-12. Rear: 8-18Reference
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Length
218 cmReference
231 cmReference
Width
105 cmReference
107 cmReference
2WD Height
124 cmReference
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4WD Height
124 cmReference
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2WD Weight
560 kgReference
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4WD Weight
570 kgReference
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2WD Front tread
71 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
76 cmReference
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Rear tread
81/89 cmReference
81/89 cmReference
Wheelbase
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135 cmReference
Rear tire
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8.3-20Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 6-12. Rear: 8.3-20Reference
Height (ROPS)
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186 cmReference
Glideshift Weight
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714 kgReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Front tread
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88 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
General
Make & Model
KubotaReference
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Country of manufacturer
Option 1: Sub-Compact Utility tractor\\nOption 2: JapanReference
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Capacities
Capacity
52.18 ciReference
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Power
Rated Power
16 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Hydraulics
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 0Reference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Length
218.9 cmReference
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Overall Width
105.4 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
4WDReference
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Steering & brakes
Steering type
manualReference
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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.